WASHINGTON — Kevin Jonas revealed a recent skin cancer diagnosis with fans on Tuesday.
In a video posted to his Instagram, the Jonas Brothers singer is seen as he awaits surgery for a skin cancer bump on his hairline.
“So today I am getting a basal cell carcinoma removed from my head,” the elder Jonas brother said as he showed the bump. “Yes, that is a actual little skin cancer guy that started to grow, and now I have to get surgery to remove it.”
The 36-year-old singer documented his treatment in a series of videos. By the end, he had a bandage on his forehead.
"Now it's time to heal, heading home," he said before reminding others to "get those moles checked."
The singer's recent health scare comes after the Jonas Brothers postponed tour dates in April.
Kevin, along with Nick and Joe Jonas, will resume European leg of the tour in the fall.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer and the most curable form. It's considered highly treatable, especially when caught early. It is a slow-growing cancer that usually is confined to the surface of skin — doctors almost always can remove it all with a shallow incision — and seldom causes serious complications or becomes life-threatening.
Skin cancer typically develops on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms, hands and on the legs, the Mayo Clinic says. It can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day, such as the palms, beneath fingernails or toenails, and in the genital area.
